Gordon Simanton is a VP Community Solar Project Management and Partner at SolarStone Partners at SolarStone Partners, LLC. He possess expertise in leadership, new business development, team building, management, marketing and 34 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "I worked with Gordy at McCaw Cellular and AT&T Wireless during some of the most innovative and high-growth periods of the wireless industry. Gordy was a great leader and thoughtful manager who was always on top of things. He taught me much about integrity and what it takes to stand out and make a difference." and "It is with great pleasure that I write this recommendation for Gordy Simanton, Chair of the City of Victoria's Planning Commission. Gordy has served for multiple years in this post with true distinction. Under his leadership, the City has added hundreds of high-quality housing units and several successful downtown businesses, completed a master plan for the downtown and approved a highly successful development which includes an elementary school called 'Laketown.' All of these things were sheparded through the comprehensive planning process via Gordy's steady and methodical gavel as Planning Commission Chair. The City of Victoria -- in only 10 months -- went from concept to grand opening for a new high quality grocer called "Fresh Seasons," What was once an abandoned lumber yard is now a multi-purpose grocer with every service a community of 7,000 could want -- including a Sushi bar! Gordy is a true leader, superbly manages the inevitable conflicts that develop in land use, and can see the promise when others many only see problems. He has a vision for a healthy, connected community and works hard to develop trust at every level -- with staff, elected officials, area businesses and his own colleagues on the Commission. That is why is has been re-elected multiple times to this important post in his community. He is a 'systems thinker' which good development cries out for. He considers all aspects of any development and makes sure to anticipate future problems. Gordy will use all these skills in his next career and any business would be lucky to have someone with his integrity, hard work ethic and creative problem solving. I consider Gordy one of my most trusted colleagues in city matters and know our community is in good hands with his leadership."